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Meet the Taro Farmer Restoring an Ecosystem Through Native Hawaiian Practices

Modern Farmer

Sprouting deep within the verdant pleats of Oʻahu’s Koʻolau Mountains, Heʻeia stream winds through Kakoʻo ʻOʻiwi , a non-profit organization centered on a six-acre taro farm, before emptying into the wide mouth of Kane‘ohe Bay. mile rock-walled lagoon used for aquaculture. One acre can bank about a foot of water,” he says. “If

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The Kelp Business is Booming. How Big is Too Big?

Modern Farmer

Hailing from a commercial lobstering family in Maine, Patryn sees cultivating this marine crop as a lifeline for a community threatened by fishing’s uncertain future. In response, cultivators are calling for more policies to govern their business and protect waterways and marine ecosystems. in the four years since its founding.

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The Future of Seaweed Farming in America

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Still in its research phase, the 86-acre project is operated by Ocean Rainforest, a company that aims to fight climate change by growing seaweed at scale: 1 million tons a year by 2030. seaweed farm of 1 to 4 acres—and a new frontier for ocean farming. seaweed farm of 1 to 4 acres—and a new frontier for ocean farming.

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Best Practices for Managing Plant Nutrients

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To cultivate robust crops, understanding the soil's condition is vital, which is where soil testing comes in. Adjust Fertilizer for Area Multiply the fertilizer requirement per acre by the size of your field to determine the total amount of fertilizer needed. Just match it the best you can.

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Food Systems 101: How Community Colleges Are Helping Students Connect Farm to Fork

Modern Farmer

On the back 16 acres of Walla Walla Community College, 30 Red Angus cows stand munching on hairy vetch, ryegrass and other cover crops that were planted to help restore the soil. Over time, the administrators hope to expand with aquaculture, waste management, raised-bed gardening and more. Students drive curriculum,” says Leventhal.

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On Cape Cod, the Wampanoag Assert Their Legal Right to Harvest the Waters

Civil Eats

When he isn’t raking for wild quahog, Pocknett manages the tribe’s shellfish farm, using modern aquaculture practices that are a footnote in the Wampanoags’ millennia-old relationship to the waterways of the Cape. All but one of those acres, however, are landlocked. In 2022, the tribe was awarded an aquaculture grant of $1.1

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The Hard Work of Bringing Kelp to Market

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That day, they’d been out to their four-acre farm and back twice, harvesting a total of 6,300 pounds. Atlantic Sea Farms, the largest seaweed aquaculture business in the country, has solved several challenges that seaweed farmers face in Maine and other states. “Anything you do on a boat is a long day,” said Scott.

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